Tick, done

[azziria]

I am now the proud possessor of a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Maritime Radio Operator Certificate of Competence - Short Range Certificate, licencing me to use marine VHF radios fitted with Digital Selective Calling.

Sounds impressive, doesn't it?! *g*

A very good course, with a very good instructor.

Strangely enough, this is the only qualification you legally have to have in order to take to the sea here in UK waters. Everything else is voluntary - you can just buy yourself a boat and get out there, however dangerous you might be. (However, charter companies - understandably! - won't charter you their yachts unless you have some qualifications, which is a very good reason - although of course not the only one - for me getting myself properly trained.)

Thanks to everyone for the crossed fingers and best wishes :-)

Comments

[azziria.livejournal.com]

*big grin*

[nilo.livejournal.com]

I'm most impressed. So impressed, I'm saluting you - in my maternity jammies.

[azziria.livejournal.com]

What a wonderful mental image that gives me... *grin*

[pinkdormouse.livejournal.com]

Well done, you.

Gina

[azziria.livejournal.com]

Thank you :-)

[melancthe.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!

[linaelyn.livejournal.com]

Ooh, look! It's a whole string of "congratulations!!!" comments. *smirk*

Azz, I'm adding my Best Wishes for successful and adventurous use of your new certification and skill. No need to reply. ;-D

[lj_stowaway]

Congratulations!

[maymorning.livejournal.com]

Hooray! Well done! So, when do you start pirating?!

[musique174.livejournal.com]

So when you captain your own boat can I come crew on it?

Congrats by the way!!
~Nathalie

[azziria.livejournal.com]

"So when you captain your own boat can I come crew on it?"

Any time!

[musique174.livejournal.com]

WooHoo... Now I really have an excuse to make it all the way out there.

[sofiamor.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! :)